Northern
Drakensberg
-
Royal Natal
- Cathedral Peak
- Bergville
-
Ladysmith
- Oliviershoek
- Van Reenen
Central Drakensberg
- Monks Cowl
- Champagne Valley
- Injasuti
- Giants Castle
- Highmoor
- Kamberg
- Winterton
- Estcourt
- Mooi River
- Weenen
Southern Drakensberg
- Lotheni
- Vergelegen
- Sani Pass
- Cobham
- Bushmans Nek
- Drakensberg Gardens
- Underberg
- Himeville
Natal Midlands
- Rosetta
- Nottingham Road
- Balgowan
- Howick
- Lidgetton
- Currys Post
- Karkloof
- Lions River
- Fort Nottingham
- Hilton
- Dargle
Drakensberg Attractions
- Bushman Rock
Art
- Hiking Trails
- Hot air
ballooning
- Horse trails
- Helicopter & Microlight
flights
- Restaurants
- Arts & Crafts
- Drakensberg
Boys Choir
- Canopy Tours
- Midlands Meander
- Fly Fishing
- Game Viewing
- Golf
- White Water rafting
- Birding
-
Quad Biking
- 4x4 Offroad trails
- Battlefield Tours
- Wine Tasting
- Museums
- Bicycle tours
- Abseiling
- Wellness & Spas
Weddings
Conferences
Drakensberg Links

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Bergville
Bergville is a small town situated in the foothills of the Drakensberg
mountains
Bergville is a small town situated in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains.
Bergville was established as Bergville Mountain Village in 1897 and is
now the commercial centre for a 2,500 km² dairy and cattle
ranching area. A blockhouse was built by the British in the town during the
Second Boer War.
Bergville is aA scenic town set up on the banks of the Tugela River in
the shade of the dramatic peaks of Drakensberg Mountains. Bergville is the
main town in the Northern Drakensberg area and
Bergville has become favoured ecotourism destination.
Bergville is equidistant from Johannesburg and Durban and
is also known as the gateway to the Northern Drakensberg. It lies on Route
74 which is a more scenic alternative to the N3 Toll Road. This route takes
you via the Oliviershoek Pass, traditionally used to access the Drakensberg,
from Johannesburg and through Winterton from Durban.
Other towns in the immediate
region include: Ladysmith on the R616.
Geluksburg Jagersrust on the R74 towards Harrismith - serving as living quarters
for the Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme
Bergville Attractions
- Blockhouse: The only British blockhouse in KwaZulu Natal, surviving
the Anglo Boer War.
- Thandanani Handcraft Center: A pro-active community initiative
set up to promote both tourism and local entrepreneurship. Fine Zulu craftsmanship,
including impressive basketwork, is on sale.
- Spioenkop Dam: A resort has been developed around the dam. Many animal
species can be seen.
- Reserves and Parks:
The town is a perfect base for those visiting the Drakensberg. Nearby is
the Royal Natal National Park, Rugged Glen Nature Reserve, Catkhin’s
Peak State Forest and Monk’s Cowl.
- San Rock Artwork: Fine examples can be seen in the area.
- Spioenkop: The site of the famous Anglo-Boer War battle in 1900, which
resulted in severe British losses.
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